Education Committee Member K-12 Focus

Organization Details
Organization Name: Henteleff Park Foundation
Address: 1964 St. Mary's Road
Winnipeg MB  R2N 4M7
Website: http://henteleffpark.org
Organizational Description: Our Mission is 'To act in stewardship for Henteleff Park'. The Park is 50 acres of natural beauty located at 1964 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg. The volunteer run and non-profit Henteleff Park Foundation is dedicated to caring for the Park through restoration and conservation of its lands, plants, and wildlife; partnership with the community; education about its existing ecology and many layered human and ecological history.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6212
   
Description of Duties:

Henteleff Park is 50 acres of natural beauty is south St. Vital that is owned by the City of Winnipeg and managed by the volunteer non-profit Henteleff Park Foundation. The Foundation's Education Committee needs a volunteer to focus on fostering our relationship with k-12 schools. This volunteer will build links with local schools, explore how the Foundation can assist educators and develop online resources for teachers to use in the classroom or during teacher led visits to use the Park as an outdoor classroom.

   
Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of k-12 curriculum

  • Interest in fostering students' experiences with nature

  • Ability to create curriculum linked resources

  • Creativity and an interest in the plants and animals of Henteleff Park

  • Ability to work in a team

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • Create innovative learning opportunities

  • Work with a dynamic team

  • Share the beauty of Henteleff Park with learners

   
Age: 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Flexible Hours

The Education Committee meets approximately once a month from April to September. Time commitment for this role will depend on goals set with the Education Committee. This is a new volunteer role.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. Vital
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
How to Apply:
Closing Date: May 15, 2026

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